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Exotic Plants

Renowned for their showy blooms and lush foliage, our superb range of unusual and exotic plants are excellent for lending a tropical feel to your garden. Exotic-looking plants are often thought of as tender and difficult to maintain but some are very hardy in the UK! Try growing these great-value exotic flowers in borders, conservatories, or in patio containers as feature plants.

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This hardy, deciduous shrub bears showy, rich golden-yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers from spring to autumn, against a backdrop of mid-green tooth-shaped foliage. 'Summer Jazz Gold' is compact and less vigorous than other varieties of the Trumpet Vine and is an ideal choice for training up a small trellis or garden wall. Height & Spread: 1.5m (5'). Supplied in 3 litre pots.

Although not true grasses, these evergreen hardy perennials will provide colourful grass-like foliage all year round. Neat clumps of linear leaves give an architectural presence in containers, at the front of borders or dotted throughout rockeries. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied in 9cm pots.

The Australian Tree Fern makes an extraordinary sight! Long, finely cut fronds of up to 1.5m (5’) unfurl from the crown in a truly magnificent display that adds drama to damp, shaded areas of the garden. Native to Australia, Dicksonia antarctica is hardy to around -5°C (23°F) and thrives in the relatively mild, wet climate of the UK. This slow growing RHS AGM species forms only 3cm of trunk per year, taking many years to reach its ultimate height of around 4m. A truly exciting addition to a sheltered garden and perfect for woodland areas and exotic borders. Supplied in 2 litre pot or as a 90cm (3ft) trunk. Height and spread: 4m (13’).More info

The trumpet vine or trumpet creeper Campsis x tagliabuana 'Indian Summer' might look exotic and tropical, but is incredibly easy to grow, simply needing a south-facing wall to climb, or a sheltered pergola to creep over. From May to September it will be covered in orange flowers. Height: 1.5m (5ft). Supplied in a 1 litre pot.More info

Admired for their exotic blooms, resembling birds with bright plumage, which make vibrant, long lasting cut flowers. The stately blue green, deeply ribbed foliage makes an attractive foil for their magnificent flowers. Exquisite specimens for the greenhouse and conservatory, or for a bright windowsill indoors. Move them outside during summer for a striking talking point on the patio! Height: 2m (78") Spread: 1m (39") Pot grown plant supplied.More info

Campsis x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen' is a remarkable, fast-growing climber, producing striking trumpet-shaped flowers during late summer. This plant may appear tropical but it is actually hardy in the UK and easy to grow.

Trumpet Vine is an impressive climbing plant and once established, will thrive on neglect, so it is perfect for lazy or busy gardeners. Campsis is an ideal choice to cover walls and fences and it climbs by aerial roots, sometimes reaching up to 12m (39') tall! An alternative option is to grow Campsis 'Madame Galen' in large patio containers. Height: up to 12m (39’). Spread: 3m (9.8’).

A Star Jasmine with candy pink flowers that will add a new colour choice to your climbing selection. Trachelospermum ‘Pink Showers’ is a great climbing plant that offers evergreen foliage and a hardy performance every year, but instead of the normal white flowers, this variety has pretty pink! Just as fragrant and perfect for growing against walls and hedges or on an obelisk in a large patio pot too. Height: 300c m (118"). Spread: 300cm (118")More info

If you like Dicksonia tree ferns but find them too large or expensive, why not try this new alternative? This dwarf Brazilian tree fern has only recently been introduced to the UK and is sure to be the next big thing for the home gardener. The compact plants are ideal for patio pots and thrive in low light, so they're great for giving an exotic touch to your garden. Young fronds unfurl in a bronze shade, turning shiny green as they open and and reach up to 70cm (28") tall. This fern will gradually form a small trunk, reaching around 30cm tall in 10 years. Although tropical in origin, Blechnum brasiliense is hardy enough to grow in most areas of the UK gardens, tolerating temperatures as low as -5C (23F) but will it will appreciate a sheltered spot and some protection in winter. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 70cm (28").More info

This popular succulent bursts into flower every Christmas, with iridescent flowers at the tip of each arching stem. It makes a long-lasting gift, remaining attractive all year round and living for up to 20 years.Supplied in bud in a 12cm (5in) pot, with cachepot. (Pot covers may vary from illustration).More info

Indulge in the exquisite fragrance of Peony 'Eden's Perfume'. With its rose-like scent and lavish layers of soft pink petals, this stunning herbaceous peony is guaranteed to impress. Peonies make a beautiful feature in cottage garden borders and are superb for cutting too. Height and spread: 100cm (39"). Supplied as a bare root plant.

Culinary information: The petals can be added to salads, or cooked slightly and sweetened for a treat. Peony water was also once considered a delicacy and the blooms can be floated in punches. For more details about edible flowers click here.

A tough, drought-resistant grass which loves an exposed location. The jet-black swords of 'Black Velvet' can be used to great contrasting effect with your favourite cottage garden plants and seasonal bedding. For a really contemporary look, grow this black New Zealand flax in aluminium pots or white glazed containers. Ht. 2m.More info